OTHER EXOTICS and RARE FLOWERING PLANTS

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Acanthus mollis - Bear's Breech
Perrenial plant of large, lobed leaves arising from the ground in a rosette. Leaves are dark green and shiny. Grows 2 to 3 feet (60-90 cm) high and eventually forms a clump of stems. In the spring, bluish-white flowers appear on 2 foot (60 cm) tall, narrow stalks above foliage. Performs best in shade or partial shade. Zone 6
1G---$4.00 2G---$6.00

Acca sellowiana - Feijoa or Pineapple Guava
Evergreen shrub from southern Brazil and Paraguay that produces a delicious fruit having a sweet, tangy, pineapple-like flavor. Leaves are 2 to 3 inches (5-7.6 cm) long, oval, dark green on topsides and silvery white on undersides. The flowers are showy. Four prominent, waxy white petals surround a dense cluster of bright red stamens. These petals are edible and sometimes used in salads. Gray-green, oval-shaped fruit measuring 1 to 4 inches (2.5-10cm) long follow in late October and November. Plant is hardy to cold and somewhat drought tolerant. Grows slowly to a 15 to 20 foot maximum, but typically pruned to a smaller size. Often used as a patio tree or espalier. Zone 8
1G---$5.00

Acca sellowiana 'Nazemetz' - Nazemetz Feijoa
Plant and flowers are the same as regular species form above except fruit is larger and superior. Fruit measures 3 to 4 inches (7.6-10 cm) long and has a squat oblong shape. Flavor is somewhat sweeter and richer. Bears in November. Zone 8
1G---$6.00

Agapanthus africanus 'Queen Anne' - Queen Anne Lily of the Nile
Dwarf variety of Lily of the Nile is a clump of narrow leaves 12-15 inches (30-38 cm) tall. In the late spring and early summer, flower stalks arise above foliage and bear spherical heads of blue flowers. Tolerates clay soil, drought, and wet soil. Zone 9
1G---$3.00

Alstroemeria 'Deep Rose Dwarf'
Deep rose flowers with large yellow spot and brown flecks on upper petal. Provides a striking display of color from fall till early summer. Plants grow only to 12 inches (30 cm) tall unlike the regular Alstroemeria and retain compact appearance. Excellent plant for borders and pots. Zone 9
2G---$8.00

Banksia verticillata - Albany Banksia
Tall, upright branched, densely foliaged shrub to 16 1/2 feet (5 meters). Leaves are elliptical, leathery, and dark green on topsides and silvery white on undersides. Cylindrical spikes of bright yellow, bottlebrush-type flowers are spectacular. Tolerates drought, high salinity, and poorly drained soils. This plant should perform well in California. Native to southern coast of Western Australia. Zone 9
1G---$7.00 5G---$28.00

Bauhinia galpinii - Red Bauhinia
Spectacular blooming shrub with reddish-orange flowers during the warm months of the year. Leaves have the Bauhinia characteristic double lobed appearance. Zone 9
1G---$5.00 5G---$17.00

Begonia acontifolia 'Faureana'
Tall, upright growing Begonia to 3 feet (1 meter). Leaves are large and wedge-shaped with jagged margins and have silvery markings on the topside and reddish-purple tinge on bottom side. Pendent clusters of pink flowers are very showy during the spring and early summer. Zone 10
1G---$7.00 2G---$12.00

Brunfelsia pauciflora 'Magnifica' - Magnificent Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Plant
Fantastic, bold form of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow having larger leaves and flowers. Flowers are 2 to 4 inches (5-10 cm) in diameter, violet purple the first day, light purple, the second, and white, the last. Leaves are dark green, leathery, and 6 to 8 inches (15-20 cm) long and 2 to 2 1/2 inches (5-6cm) wide. Grows as a shrub to 3 feet high (1 meter). Requires shaded locations and a moist, acid soil containing high organic material content. Zone 10
1G---$7.00 5G---$28.00

Bowkeria verticillata - Natal Shell Flower
Herbaceous, evergreen shrub growing to 6 1/2 to 10 feet (2-3 meters). Minute hairs on the leaves give the foliage a very soft texture. Small, white, waxy, pouch-like flowers appear among leaves and emit a lemon-like fragrance. Prefers constantly moist, acidic soil and partly shaded condition. Zone 9
1G---$6.00 5G---$21.00

Callistemon citrinus 'Little John'
Dwarf Callistemon with gray-green leaves that are very closely arranged on branches giving a neat, compact appearance. Grows no higher than 4 feet (1.2 meters) high and wide. Red bottlebrush flowers appear on the branch tips. Zone 9
1G---$6.00 2G---$8.00

Carica papaya - Mexican Papaya
Large, fruit to 18 inches (45 cm) long with dark orange pulp and sweet, mild favor. Huge deeply lobed leaves to 2 feet (60 cm) in width on long leaf stems. Grows to 20-25 feet (6-7.6 meters), but likely smaller in cooler, mostly frost free climates. Flowers are strongly fragrant. Most plants are bisexual and produce fruit, but several plants placed together will better ensure fruit production. Zone 10
5G---$20.00

Cistus purpureus - Orchid Rockrose
Mediterranean shrub with compact growth habit usually not exceeding 4 feet (1.2 meters) high. Reddish purple flowers are 3 inches (7.6 cm) in diameter and have a red spot on the base of each petal. Blooms in the late spring and early summer. Tolerant to drought and high salinity. Excellent plant in coastal California gardens. Zone 8
1G---$4.50

Clerodendrum nutans
Upright growing plant with dark green, narrow leaves. Panicles of small, white flowers hang in profusion during fall and winter. Zone 10
1G---$6.00 2G---$9.00 5G---$21.00

Clerodendrum speciosissimum - Java Glorybower
Bright, reddish-orange flowers occur in panicles held above heart-shaped, dark green leaves. Prefers shade or partial shade in moist soil and frost free or protected areas. Good as a container plant. Zone 10
1G---$6.00 2G---$9.00

Clerodendrum ugandense - Ugandan Glorybower
Unique and beautiful shrub with blue and white flowers in long, open panicles appear like birds of paradise in flight. Tall, upright growing habit. Good plant to attract attention to the background of a shade or partly shaded garden. Adaptable for containers. Zone 10
1G---$5.50

Clivia aurea - Yellow Kaffir Lily
Soft, creamy yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers are borne on a stalk above the dark green, narrow, tongue-like leaves. This rare yellow form of Clivia blooms in March. Requires full shade. Excellent as a house plant. Zone 9
1G---16.00 2G---$28.00

Clivia miniata 'French Hybrid' - Kaffir Lily
Dark green, shiny, tongue-like leaves with rounded ends provide a beautiful background for the brilliant orange, trumpet-shaped flowers. Blooms February to April and sometimes in the fall. Grows as a clump to 2 feet (60 cm) tall. Requires full shade. Excellent as a house plant. Zone 9
1G---$10.00 2G---$15.00

Clytostoma callistegioides - Lavender Trumpet Vine
Lavender, trumpet-shaped flowers, 2 inches (5 cm) wide bloom in a mass that almost covers the vine in late April and May. Grows moderately fast to 20 feet (6 meters) long. Good for covering chain link or wood fences or posts. Attractive, shiny green, oval leaves. Zone 9
1G---$6.00

Cordia boissieri - Texas Olive
Very attractive shrub or small tree from southern Texas. Beautiful tree specimen flanks the north side of the Alamo. The large, large 4 to 5 inch (10-13 cm) long, dark green, ovate leaves contrast sharply with clusters of pure white funnel flowers with small yellow centers. Each flower is about 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter. Blooms 7 to 8 months out of the year, usually April to November. Cold hardy and drought tolerant once established. Grows best in hot areas from deserts to the monsoon tropics. Deep, but infrequent waterings are best. Zone 8
5G bush---$18.00 5G tree---$19.00 7G bush---$24.00 7G tree---$26.00 15G bush---$39.00 15G tree---$42.00

Cordyline terminalis - Ti Plant
Upright growing plant with cane-like stems and large, glossy strap leaves that are 2 feet (60 cm) long and 4 to 5 inches (10-13 cm) wide. Excellent as a container plant, especially indoors. Zone 10
1G---$6.00 2G---$9.00 5G---$21.00

Cordyline terminalis 'Bally Red' - Bally Red Ti Plant
Upright growing plant with cane-like stems and reddish-maroon, obtuse leaves. Plants are somewhat smaller than regular Ti Plant above. Excellent as a container plant. Zone 10
1G---$7.00 2G---$10.00 5G---$25.00

Cordyline terminalis 'Red Sister' - Red Sister Ti Plant
Upright growing plant with cane-like stems and maroon-colored strap leaves and spectacular bright pink new growth. Plants are somewhat smaller than regular Ti Plant above. Excellent as a container plant. Zone 10
1G---$7.00 2G---$10.00 5G---$25.00

Datura metel 'Cornucopia' - Cornucopia Devil's Trumpet
Large, herbaceous shrub growing 4 to 6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters). Huge, white, funnel-shaped flowers with another corolla set inside the main one. The outsides of the corollas are dark purple. Leaves are ovate and dull, dark green. Fast growing. Zone 9
1G---$6.00 5G---$18.00

Diospyros digyna - Black Sapote
Large, tropical fruit tree to 45 feet (13.7 meters). Shiny, oblong leaves are 4 to 6 inches (10-15 cm) long. Fruit has the size and appearance of large, green tomatoes with dark brown, semi-sweet, paste-like pulp. Favor tastes somewhat like chocolate so fruit is sometimes referred to as the chocolate pudding sapote. Zone 10
5G---$20.00

Dombeya rotundifolia - Wild Pear
Small, deciduous tree from Africa with unusual, round leaves. Leaves are shiny, slightly serrated on margins and 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter. In the spring, masses on sweetly fragrant, white flowers cover the branches just before leaves emerge giving the appearance of a pear tree in spring bloom. Grows fast and reach 13 to 16 feet (4-5 meters) high. Drought tolerant. Zone 9
1G---$8.00 5G---$29.00

Eugenia myrtifolia 'Globulus' - Dwarf Brush Cherry
Dense, foliaged shrub of small, shiny, pointed leaves. New growth is reddish-bronze. Small petal less flowers of white stamens appear in the spring and followed by edible, rose-purple fruit. Trimmed to various toparies. Zone 10
Christmas Tree Column or Sphere Bonzai , Poodle or Spiral
2G---$15.00 2G---$14.00 2G---$20.00
3G---$20.00 3G---$19.00 3G---$23.00
7G---$30.00 7G---$29.00 7G---$33.00

Eugenia polyencephaloides
Tropical tree with giant, lanceolate leaves to 12 inches (30 cm) long. Leaves are shiny and have slight downward curve. Beautiful foliage tree! Moderately fast growing, but easily maintained as a small tree by annual pruning. Impressive landscape specimen and produces edible fruit. Zone 10
3G---$15.00 5G---$25.00

Franklinia alatamaha - Franklin Tree
Small, deciduous tree to 25 feet (7.5 meters). Spoon-shaped leaves are 4 to 6 inches (10-15 cm) long and bright green. White flowers are bowl-shaped and 3 inches (7.6 cm) in diameter with yellow stamens in the center. Blooms in the summer, but continues into the fall when the leaves change to a red and burgundy color providing striking and unusual color contrast rarely seen in the plant world. Not seen in wild since 1790. Discovered along the Altamaha River in Georgia by the famous botantist, William Bartram, and named for his friend, Benjamin Franklin. Zone 6
1G---$6.00 5G---$25.00

Gardenia jasminoides 'August Beauty' - August Beauty Gardenia
Pure white, double flowers appear from May to October on an upright shrub 4 to 6 feet (1.2-1.6 meter) tall. Attractive, dark green foliage contrasts beautifully with the white flowers. Blooms prolifically and very fragrant. Zone 8
1G---$4.50 2G---$8.00

Gardenia jasminoides 'Veitchii' - Veitchii Gardenia
Sweetly fragrant, white flowers bloom in abundance from late spring to early fall. Upright growing shrub to 4 feet (1.2 meters) with attractive, shiny dark green leaves. Zone 8
1G---$4.50 2G---$8.00

Gardenia jasminoides 'White Gem'
This dwarf form of Gardenia has fragrant flowers and small, dark green, shiny leaves making it a real gem for the garden. Grows only 1-2 feet (30-60 cm) tall. Zone 8
1G---$4.50 2G---$8.00

Gordonia lasianthus - Loblolly Bay
Narrow, conical-shaped tree with large, leathery, elliptical leaves. Single, white flowers consisting of 5 rounded petals and a center of yellow stamens. They are 3 inches (7.6 cm) in diameter and fragrant. Blooms in profusion during the summer and sporadically, the spring and fall. One of the most beautiful trees in the swamps of Georgia and Florida. Zone 8
1G---$6.00 5G---$25.00

Grevillea 'Robyn Gordon'
Shrub type of Grevillea that only grows to 3.3 to 5 feet (1-1.5 meters) and produces large racemes of upward facing, tubular-segment type, red flowers most of the year. Attractive foliage is bipinnate leaf divided into widely spaced narrow, pointed segments. Easy to grow and very popular in Australia. Drought tolerant. Zone 9
1G---$5.50 5G---$22.00

Greyia sutherlandia - Natal Bottlebrush
Subtropical, deciduous shrub or small tree to 20 feet (6 meters) high. Large, rounded, serrated leaves are 4 inches (10 cm) wide. Just prior to or during new leaf emergence, cylindrical spikes of red, bell-shaped flowers with prominent, yellow stamens appear. These showy flower spikes are 5 inches (12.7 cm) long and 4 inches (10 cm) wide. Requires acidic (low pH) soil like Azaleas. Drought tolerant. Rare in the U.S. Zone 9
1G---$8.00 5G---$29.00

Hebe buxifolia 'Patty's Purple'
Small, compact shrub to 3 feet high and wide (1 meter) with small oval, leathery leaves to 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) long. Purple flowers on spikes above foliage in the summer. Good as short hedge or container plant. Zone 8
1G---$5.00 2G---$8.00

Heliotropium arborescens 'Iowa' - Iowa Heliotropium
Dark purple flower clusters appear abundantly all spring and summer and emit a vanilla fragrance. Attractive compact, dark green foliage. Plants grow 1 1/2-2 feet (45-60 cm) high and wide. Good as a pot plant. Zone 10
1G---$4.00 2G---$6.50

Hymenosporum flavum - Sweetshade
Australian tree known for its powerful, sweet fragrance. In the summer, clusters of creamy-yellow to yellow flowers emit an orange blossom honey fragrance that can be noticed some distance away from tree. Leaves are dark green , shiny, and 2 to 6 inches (5-15 cm) long and somewhat variable in shape from ovate to oblanceolate. Upright growth habit to 20 to 40 feet(6-12 meters), but often smaller. Slow to moderate growth rate. Zone 9
1G---$6.00 5G---$22.00

Ilex cassine - Dahoon Holly
Subtropical holly tree endemic to the coastal southeast U.S. and Cuba. The leaves are 3 to 4 inches (7.6-10 cm) long, dark green, oblong with several prickles on the margins. Small, bright red berries appear in profusion during winter making a beautiful display. Tolerates poor drainage and high salinity. Grows quickly to 30 feet (9 meters). Good for trimming as a tall, screen plant. Zone 7
1G---$3.50 5G---$16.00

Ipomea acuminata - Blue Morning Glory
Brilliant blue flowers 3 to 4 inches (7.6-10 cm) wide appear continuously through growing season. New flowers open each morning in abundance. Fast growing vine of dark green leaves grows 20 to 30 feet (6-9 meters) long. Good for covering walls, chain link fences, and controlling erosion on slopes. Zone 8
1G---$3.50 5G---$14.00

Jasminum sambac - Arabian Jasmine
Shrub with dark green leaves to 3 inches (7.6 cm) long. Single, white flowers to 3/4 -1 inch (2-2.5 cm) in diameter are borne in clusters and very fragrant. Used to make jasmine tea in the Orient as well as perfume. Grows in shade or part shade. Zone 10
1G---$5.00

Jatropha micrantha angustifolia
Shrub or small tree from Peru with interesting, leathery, star-shaped leaves and gray succulent stems. Leaves are 3 1/2 inches (9 cm) wide and somewhat like Liquidamber, except lobe tips are more blunt. Small, reddish-orange flowers in open panicles. Deciduous during the cool season and drought tolerant. Same cultural requirements as Plumerias. Zone 10
1G---$9.00 2G---$14.00 5G---$29.00

Justicia alba - White Brazilian Plume Flower
Pure white, tubular flower spikes provide a beautiful display against the dark green leaves. Upright growing plant for shade or part shade in moist areas. Zone 10
1G---$6.50

Justicia aurea - Yellow Brazilian Plume Flower
Bright yellow, tubular flower spikes are borne above the large, fuzzy, dark green leaves. This plant is a dramatic show for the shade garden. Prefers moist soil conditions and frost free or protected area. Zone 10
1G---$6.50

Justicia carnea - Brazilian Plume Flower
Multiple clusters of bright pink to crimson flower spikes provide a striking display over foliage during warmer months of the year. Prefers moist soil conditions and frost free or protected area with partial shade or afternoon shade. Good as a container plant. Zone 10
1G---$6.50

Leptospermum scoparium 'Nanum Ruru' - Dwarf New Zealand Tea Tree
Small, dense shrub of very fine, maroon foliage grows to a height of 2 feet (60 cm). Dark pink flowers appear in profusion during the winter and spring. Zone 9
1G---$4.00 2G---$7.00

Loropetalum chinense 'Sizzling Pink'
Evergreen shrub of maroon-colored leaves and clusters of contrasting bright, pink flowers having narrow twisted petals. Compact growth habit to 5 feet (1.5 meters) high. Zone 7
1G---$4.00 2G---$7.00

Magnolia grandiflora - Southern Magnolia
Evergreen Magnolia tree with large leathery, glossy leaves that are 4 to 8 inches long. Tree can grow to 80 feet tall, but often smaller in landscapes. The size can be affected by soil type, compaction, surrounding pavement, and watering practices. Established trees can withstand some drought. Huge, white flowers are 8 to 10 inches (20-25 cm) in diameter and powerfully fragrant. Blooms summer and fall. Provides dense shade. Zone 7
1G---$5.00 5G---$18.00

Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' - Little Gem Magnolia
Dwarf version of Southern Magnolia above. Leaves are half the size and have rust-colored fuzz on undersides. Grows only to a maximum of 15 to 20 feet (4.6-6 meters) high\, but upward branching and narrow in form to no more than 10 feet (3 meters) wide. Flowers are white, 5 to 6 inches (12.7-15 cm) in diameter, and very fragrant. Blooms summer and fall. Good for small gardens or large patio pots. Zone 7
1G---$6.50 5G--$26.00

Magnolia virginiana 'Santa Rosa' - Santa Rosa Sweetbay Magnolia
Evergreen form of Magnolia virginiana from Santa Rosa county in the Florida panhandle. The leaves are 4 to 6 inches (10-15 cm) long, elliptical, leathery, shiny and dark green above and whitish on undersides. Grows to 60 feet (18 meters). The flowers are 4 to 5 inches (10-13 cm) in diameter, white, and emit a lemon fragrance. Zone 7
1G---$5.00 5G---$18.00

Mandevilla x amabilis 'Alice Du Pont'
Vine bearing large, pink, trumpet-type flowers with darker pink throats. Produces spectacular display of blooms from late spring to early fall. Good plant for trellis or pergola in full sun or part shade. Zone 10
1G---$6.00 5G---$18.00

Medinilla myriantha - Rose-Grape Medinilla
Small shrub to 4 feet (1.2 meters) with large, leathery, dark green leaves that have seven, prominent, lengthwise veins. Flower panicles resembling those of grapevines, but larger, emerge in the summer. They are a striking rose pink! Small purple fruit follow. Grows best in well-drained, acidic soil in part shade, but tolerates mildly alkaline soil and sun. Zone 10
1G---$7.00 2G---$12.00

Michelia maudiae
Rare small tree from southern China with dark, blue-green, elliptical leaves 5 inches (12.5 cm) long. Very attractive foliage is accented beautifully by 2 1/2 inch (6 cm) wide, pure white flowers with powerful cinnamon-nutmeg fragrance. This tree is new to cultivation. Grows 20 to 25 feet, but often smaller. Zone 8
1G---$9.00

Michelia x skinneriana - Skinner's Banana Shrub
Attractive shrub of leathery, elliptical leaves 2.5 to 3 inches (6-7.6 cm) long appear somewhat like a Ficus benjamina from a distance. Very fragrant, cream-colored flowers with purple blush near petal bases. Fragrance is like that of bananas. Blooms in the spring and early summer. Zone 8
1G---$5.00 5G---$17.00

Nerium oleander 'Petite Pink' - Dwarf Pink Oleander
Dwarf form of oleander that grows only 3 to 5 feet (1-1.5 meters) high with pink flowers through most of the year. Neat and clean little shrub with shiny, lanceolate leaves. Peak bloom occurs in late spring. Zone 8
1G---$3.00 2G---$6.00

Orphium frutescens
Small shrub of narrow, thick, leathery leaves on upright, succulent branches to 2 1/2 feet (0.8 meter). Deep pink flowers arise on stalks during the summer in a spectacular display. Tolerates drought as well as wet areas, high salinity, and any type of soil. Native to coastal marshes in South Africa. Good, durable flowering plant for California. Zone 9
1G---$6.00 2G---$11.00

Pandanus 'Variegatus' - Variegated Screw-Pine
Open, multi-branched shrub bearing long, pointed, glossy, strap-like leaves from the branch ends. The downward curving leaves are 3 feet (1 meter) long and arise in 3 ranks from branch ends forming a spiral. This variety has leaves that have a wide, cream-colored stripe in the center. The plant is slower growing than normal green form and saline and drought tolerant thus suitable to grow in a pot. Very attractive as a patio plant. Zone 10
1G---$7.00 2G---$16.00 5G---$34.00

Philodendron x evansii - Evan's Philodendron
Giant, scalloped leaves form a domed canopy. Each leaf is 4 to 5 feet (1.2-1.5 meter) long and 1 1/2 to 2 feet (0.5- 0.6 meter) wide. Leaves grow from arborescent stems. Unique, large seahell-like flowers open in the evening to reveal slick pink interior (spathe) and curved, cylindrical, white spadix. Flowers have a spicy fragrance on warm summer nights. Grows best in shaded, partly shaded, or afternoon shaded areas. Zone 10
1G---$6.00 5G---$22.00 7G---$25.00 15G---$90.00

Philodendron x 'Multiflora' - Multiflora Philodendron
Giant, scalloped leaves form a domed canopy like the evansii hybrid above. Leaves are similiar in size except they are broader and leaf stems are somewhat shorter. Same growing requirements needed. Zone 10
1G---$7.00 5G---$24.00

Philodendron selloum - Elephant Ear Philodendron
Very large, deeply divided leaves form a domed canopy. Leaves are 3 to 4 feet (1-1.2 meter) long and 1 1/2 to 2 feet (0.5-0.6) wide. This is an arborescent species with erect stems. Seahell-like flowers open in the evening to reveal slick, white spathe and spadix. Grows best in shaded, partly shaded, or afternoon shaded areas. Strong spicy fragrance fills the air at night. Zone 9
1G---$3.50 2G---$10.00 3G---$12.00 5G---$16.00 7G---$29.00

Psoralea latifolia - Broad-Leaved Fountain Bush
Shrub with shiny, compound leaves to 4 inches (10 cm) long. Grows to a maximum of 10 feet (3 meters). Plant adorned with showy, blue pea-like flowers in the summer. Rare plant from South Africa Zone 8
1G---$7.50 5G---$25.00

Ravenala madagascariensis - Traveler's Tree
Fantastic, huge, banana-like leaves leaves arranged in one plane (two ranks) at the top of trunk giving the appearance of a giant fan. Impressive landscape plant. Grows to 33 feet (10 meters). Zone 10
1G---$8.50 5G---$35.00 15G---$75.00

Rhododendron 'Anah Kruschke'
Striking, cold hardy Rhododendron blooms as large full trusses of reddish-purple to lavender flowers in May. Large, dark green leathery leaves make this an attractive plant as well. The low chill requirement allows this variety to be grown in southern California or the Gulf Coast area, where other cold hardy Rhododendrons fail. Slow growing to 6 feet (1.8 meters). Zone 5
1G---$12.50 2G---$22.50 3G---$30.00

Rhoeo spathacea - Oyster Plant
Unusual and very attractive low growing perennial with succulent stems to 12 inches (30 cm) tall. Sword-like leaves are shiny green on topsides and purple on undersides. Rows of small, white flowers appear in opening of oyster or clam-shaped structure of leaf bracts. Excellent as a houseplant or planted as a ground cover in Zones 10 and 11.
2G---$7.00

Rhoeo spathacea 'Variegata' - Variegated Oyster Plant
Small version of regular Rhoeo above with white striped variegation in the leaves. The contrasting green, white, and purple coloration make this plant striking. Good for pots and border plantings. Zone 10
1G---$4.00

Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' - Yellow Lady Bank's Rose
Climbing rose with small, double yellow flowers produced in profusion in the spring. Thornless and evergreen in warmer climates. Zone 6
1G---$4.00

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue' - Upright Rosemary
Upright growing form of rosemary to 6 feet (2 meters) tall. Narrow aromatic leaves used as a herb. Blue flowers in winter and spring. Zone 9
1G---$5.00 2G Christmas tree form (conical)---$10.00

Stephanotis floribunda - Madagascar Jasmine
Tropical vine that produces clusters of star-shaped, white, waxy flowers that are very fragrant. Thick, waxy, oval leaves are attractive. Prefers shade or part shade. Good as a houseplant. Zone 10
1G---$7.00 5G---$19.00

Strelitzia nicolai - Giant Bird of Paradise
Large, banana-like leaves arranged in one plane (two ranks) on tall growing stems that reach 20-30 feet (6-10 meters). More cold hardy and drought tolerant than bananas yet still provides a tropical effect. Flowers are unusual with two narrow, opposite oriented white parts and lower blue part giving the appearance of a bird of paradise. Zone 9
5G---$16.00 5G trio---$19.00 15G---$45.00 15G trio---$50.00

Strelitzia reginae - Bird of Paradise
Perennial plant with multiple stems from 2 to 5 feet (0.6-1.5 meters) tall bearing paddle-shaped, thick, leathery leaves to 11/2 feet (45 cm) long on long leaf stems. Flowers arise on stalks just above leaves with narrow, tapering segments of orange, blue, and white each arranged in different planes giving the appearance of a bird of paradise. Blooms throughout the year, but most abundantly in the winter. Flowers are long lasting. Drought tolerant. Zone 9
1G---$5.00 5G---$17.00

Tecoma stans - Yellow Trumpet Flower
Evergreen shrub growing 5-20 feet (1.5 -6 meters) high with dark green compound leaves. Leaflets are 1 1/2 to 4 inches (4-10 cm) long with serrated margins and occur as 3 to 9 per leaf. Bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers make a spectacular display from June till January. Bloom most profuse in summer and fall. Each flower is 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter and occur in clusters over plant. Tecoma can be trained as a small tree. Fast growing and thrives with high heat and soil moisture. Zone 8
1G---$5.00 5G---$15.00

Tithonia diversifolia - Mexican Sunflower Tree
Huge, 4-5 inch (10-12.5 cm) wide, bright, yellow daisy flowers produced during the warm part of the year on an upright shrub. Foliage is ovate to trilobed leaves to 6 inches (15 cm) long. Grows quickly 6-12 feet (1.8-3.7 meters) in height and thrives in heat. Good background plant. Zone 9 5G---$28.00

Tulbaghia violacea 'Tricolor' - Tricolor Society Garlic
Low-growing. clumping perennial to 18 inches (45 cm) tall with narrow strap-like leaves. This is a form of Society Garlic is variegated with longitudinal, white stripes. Small, purple flowers are borne on top of tall stalks. Zone 9
1G---$5.00

Uncarina grandidieri
Rare shrub or small tree from Madagascar with shallowy, lobed leaves having minute, velvet-like hairs covering the surfaces. The flowers are golden yellow, 2-2 1/2 inches (5-6 cm) wide, trumpet-shaped with 5 rounded lobes and have a small, but bold purple center. Blooms warmer months of the year. Unusual and highly attractive plant. Requires full sun and well-drained soil. Zone 9
1G---$7.00 5G---$28.00

Vernonia myriantha - Vernonia
South African shrub with dark green, serrated leaves to 5 inches (13 cm) long. Grows as dense foliage to 6 feet (2 meters) tall. Dense clusters of small, mauve purple flowers almost obsure foliage providing a spectacular show. Grow in sun or part shade. Rare and hard to find plant. Zone 10
1G---$7.50 5G---$29.00

Yucca filamentosa 'Golden Sword' - Golden Sword Yucca
Small yucca growing to 3 to 4 feet (1-1.2 meters) high with sword-like leaves that are yellow in the center and green along the margins. In the summer, tall flower stalk grows from the center and produces a large spike of fragrant, white flowers. Impressive small plant for xeriscapes, but will grow well along with other plants requiring regular irrigation. Unusually cold hardy for a yucca that is native to the southeastern U.S.! Zone 4
1G---$5.00 2G---$10.00

Zantedesia aethiopica - Calla Lily
Clump of shiny, dark green, arrow-shaped leaves on long upright stems to 3 feet (1 meter) high. Leaves measure 1 1 1/2 feet (30-45 cm) long by 7-10 inches (17.8-25.4 cm) wide. Large, white, upward facing, funnel-shaped flowers with yellow spathe in the center arise on stalks just above foliage. They are good as cut flowers. Bloom occurs mostly in the spring and summer, but flowers can appear anytime of year. Grows best in part shade. Calla lilies can be used indoors as potted plants. Tolerates any kind of soil including those that are poorly drained. Thrives in wet soils. Zone 10
1G---$5.00 5G---$16.00